8 Hr. Pre-Assignment Training for Security Guards Fall Spring 2023

This course is required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State.  

This course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. This mandated training course covers security guard basics:

• Role of a security guard
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency situations
• Communications and public relations
• Access control
• Ethics and conduct

All participants must pass an examination at the conclusion of class with a grade of at least 70%. The test covers material presented in class and is in a true/false & multiple choice format. Names of those who successfully complete the course and exam are recorded with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Security Guard Program. 

Cancellation Policy: (for Security Guard classes only)

All students will be entitled to a 100% refund prior to the start of instruction and a 50% refund if the cancellation is before the start of the second session. To cancel, call the Continuing Education office at (607)778-5012. To report concerns or complaints about the course, contact Continuing Education or the Division of Criminal Justice Services at (518) 457-2667.